CONTACT: Shanah Lia
illinoiskatrinapets@hotmail.com


Animal Rescue New Orleans
Below is information we hope you find helpful as you make arrangements to volunteer. If questions are not answered here, always check http://www.animalrescueneworleans.com/ for updates.

You may also subscribe to Kinship Circle’s Hurricane Animal Rescue Alerts: info@kinshipcircle.org
 

AFFORDABLE TRAVEL & RIDESHARES:
Please begin by trying to make your own travel arrangements, using the information below and your own contacts and creativity. However, you may also email Shanah Lia Richardson at llinoiskatrinapets@hotmail.com for help locating affordable travel options or rideshares.

FLIGHTS
Fly into New Orleans or Baton Rouge.
Rent a vehicle with room for supplies. Vans and SUVs appreciated.

Searching for affordable flights: Often contacting the airline directly will yield the best rates. Talk to them about your volunteer status! Some, such as Delta and Northwest, have been very helpful.

Airline options to search - Always check for their specials available and/or call and ask them if they will give you a special rate due to your rescue volunteer status!

Try www.cheapseats.com

Southwest*: http://www.southwest.com/
Northwest: http://www.nwa.com/
Jetblue*: http://www.jetblue.com/
American: http://www.aa.com/
Continental: http://www.continental.com/
Delta: http://www.delta.com/
United: http://www.united.com/
America West & US Airways*: http://www.americawest.com/
AirTran*: http://www.airtran.com/
* DISCOUNT AIRLINE

*AIRFARE BARGAINS
(posted as found; some may expire)

Flight Coupons:Available for American Airlines. (Some coupons are available for United Airlines).
Up to $75 off RT tickets/and fly into N.O. Prices below do not include airport or luggage taxes:
$150-$299 = $25 OFF
$300-$474 = $50 OFF
$475 or more = $75 OFF

Email Lisabeth at Lambdalism@aol.com if you plan to book a flight on American Airlines and may be able to use these coupons.

TRAINS & BUSES
Amtrak: http://www.amtrak.com/ now operating into New Orleans. Weekly specials often really low. See “Hot Deals” at the top of their home page.

Greyhound: http://www.greyhound.com/ is operating a limited schedule into New Orleans.


CAR RENTALS
Check for specials available and/or call and ask if they will give you a special rate due to your rescue volunteer status!
http://www.budget.com/
http://www.hertz.com/
http://www.enterprise.com/
http://www.thrifty.com/
http://www.avis.com/
http://www.dollar.com/

*New Orleans Airport Shuttle
Stop located outside baggage claim.
See agent at shuttle ticket booth for next available shuttle (they run intermittently).
Cost: $13 one way

To schedule a pickup to return to the airport:
Call 504-522-3500, 24 hours in advance
Cost: $13 one way

*RENTAL BARGAINS
(posted as found; some may expire)

Budget.com: $199 per week for intermediate SUV, Ford Explorer
http://www.budget.com/budgetWeb/home/home.ex
Deals valid for pickup between August 14-December 15, 2005 at participating U.S. airport locations.

Car Rental Coupons: Available for Avis*, Budget*, National*, Alamo*, Hertz*, and Enterprise*.  
To use coupon send requested information to Lisabeth at Lambdalism@aol.com at least one week prior to your departure. You’ll receive coupon via mail to present at rental agency:

Name
Address
Phone number (best time to call)
Name of rental company
Location of reservation (i.e. New Orleans airport)
Whether reservation has already been made

To use coupons, you must have the coupon number when making reservation (by telephone). You will then present coupon at rental counter when you pick up vehicle. To rent a vehicle, you must have a valid drivers license and a major credit card (a debit card will not work).

Important: If coupon is not used, please mail it back immediately for use by another volunteer.


DISCOUNT SITES
For travel, rentals, and hotels. Remember booking through these sites usually makes it difficult, if not impossible, to cancel.
http://www.expedia.com/
http://www.priceline.com/
http://www.orbitz.com/
http://www.hotelkingdom.com/


LODGING
CELEBRATION STATION VOLUNTEER HOUSE: An empty commercial building (formerly a giant arcade) serves as on-site lodging for ARNO volunteers.
*Large, carpeted indoor space for volunteers.
*Bathrooms available. (No showers).
*Electricity to be functional in next week. Heat working on Monday, Dec. 19.
*Full kitchen, but no cooks hired yet!
*BRING: a cot, sleeping bag, air mattress or other portable bedding.

FEMA TENT: NOTE – With ARNO’s move from Magazine & Felicity in New Orleans to Celebration Station in Metairie, the FEMA tent (in St. Bernard Parish) is over 20 minutes away.
FEMA campground with cots, laundry, food, first aid, running water, showers, etc. that volunteers may use.
1 Melvin Bernard Hwy., Chalmette, LA 70043, Off St. Bernard Highway

State you are in town for ANIMAL RESCUE NEW ORLEANS. You must sign in upon arrival and sign out of the FEMA tent before you leave town.  
HOMES: Request list of residents to contact directly, Brenda: info@kinshipcircle.org

VACATION RENTAL BY OWNER: http://www.vrbo.com
New Orleans Vacation Rentals – Listing of N.O. vacation rentals still in operation. Some as low as $75 per night. Inexpensive if shared. Individual owners post places, so worth asking if they’ll offer discount to volunteers.

HOTELS: Some hotels in New Orleans or Metairie are open.
Research sites:
http://www.traveltoday.com/hotels/Metairie/LA/USA/  
http://www.discoverneworleans.com/hotels.html
http://www.expedia.com
http://www.priceline.com
http://www.hotelsanyplace.com
http://www.hotelkingdom.com

VOLUNTEERS IN NOLA HAVE TOLD US ABOUT:
Days Inn, in Harvey ($99; sharing makes it reasonable) 504-366-8531

Wyndham New Orleans, 504-566-7006
http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/MSYCP/main.wnt  

Quality Inn, in Gretna ($112; Two beds) 504-366-8531

Chateau Hotel, 504-524-9636
1001 Chartres Street, New Orleans
 
Joe & Flo's Candlelight Hostel, in French Quarter ($25.00 per night)
Free bus service that runs from 5am - 6pm daily, and goes right by the hostel.
1129 N. Robertson Street, New Orleans. Book room online:
http://www.hostelz.com/display.php/29284+Joe+&+Flo's+Candlelight+Hostel+-+New+Orleans
http://www.realadventures.com/listings/1033981.htm?&mNewSummaryStyle=2&mOption=ChangeSummaryStyle

OTHER NEW ORLEANS HOSTELS & BUDGET HOTELS:
http://www.hostelworld.com/findabed.php/ChosenCity.New%20Orleans/ChosenCountry.USA

OTHER RESEARCH
Craigslist: http://www.craigslist.org/  
Search for rideshares: Look under your own city’s page, any cities nearby, and the New Orleans page. Search the “Volunteers” section, the “Pets” section, and the “Rideshare” section.
 
http://www.nola.com/  
Search for rideshares: Search the “Volunteers” section, the “Pets” section, and the “Transportation” section.